State police are working with local police on a situation in Newtown after reports of a school related shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

The Newtown school superintendent’s office has said that the district has locked down schools to ensure the safety of the students and the staff. Kathy June, the superintendent’s secretary, says that the reports of a shooting are unconfirmed at this time.

Lt. Paul Vance state police spokesman says they have personnel on the scene to assist.